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The World Health Organization will convene an emergency committee meeting Monday to address the Zika virus outbreak

The World Health Organization will convene an emergency committee meeting Monday to address the Zika virus outbreak. The mosquito-borne virus appears to be linked to birth defects in newborns. Health officials warned that as many as four million people in the Americas could be infected by the end of the year. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how concerned people should be.

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U.S. scientists are warning the disease has the potential to become an "explosive pandemic"

The World Health Organization is meeting in Geneva to discuss how to fight the Zika virus. U.S. scientists are warning the disease has the potential to become an "explosive pandemic." The mosquito-borne virus has been linked to birth defects in countries including Brazil. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss the threat of the virus.

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The CDC issued new guidelines for doctors caring for pregnant women who may have been exposed to the Zika virus

The CDC issued new guidelines for doctors caring for pregnant women who may have been exposed to the Zika virus. Doctors in Brazil now say the mosquito borne virus linked to birth defects could also be linked to a rare syndrome that can leave patients almost completely paralyzed for weeks. Also, an experimental test from Duke University researchers could help determine whether patients need antibiotics the next time they're feeling under the weather. Finally, researchers at Tuft University in Boston found 92 percent of popular menu choices at restaurants exceed calorie limits for a single meal. Dr. Holly Phillips and Dr. Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss all of these topics.

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An infected baby in Hawaii was born with birth defects

Health officials are bracing for more U.S. cases of the Zika virus. An infected baby in Hawaii was born with birth defects. Experts think the mom got the virus in Brazil where thousands of brain injuries in newborns could be the result of virus. Brazil is one of the 14 countries and territories including Puerto Rico where the CDC continues a travel advisory. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the virus.

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